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Despite tight goal-line D, Vikings need better pass coverage

November 19, 2019 Rick Solem

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — After all the long passing plays and fourth-down conversions the Minnesota Vikings surrendered against Denver, the defense still had the game in its hands. Forcing three straight incompletions by Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen inside the 5-yard line, the Vikings and their fans sweated out the final 10 seconds and pulled out […]

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Vikings overcome 20-0 deficit at half to beat Broncos 27-23

November 17, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had barely moved the ball at all, when they gathered in a humbled locker room after an awful first half. Picking up the pace with the two-minute offense was about their only hope of a comeback. They delivered one in stunning fashion against the Denver Broncos. “Suddenly, it just […]

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Vikings visit Cowboys with RBs Elliott, Cook in spotlight

November 8, 2019 Associated Press

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott doesn’t feel the need to declare himself the best running back in the NFL with the two-time rushing champion and the Dallas Cowboys set to face current leader Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings. Two months after becoming the highest-paid back by ending a preseason-long holdout and signing a […]

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Vikings’ high-powered offense grounded by improving Chiefs D

November 3, 2019 Associated Press

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings should have felt good about their chances against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, especially when Kirk Cousins and their high-scoring offense got the ball back with a 23-20 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Everything unraveled in spectacular fashion. Cousins threw an incompletion, Dalvin Cook was […]

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Washington faces short week before visiting Cousins’ Vikings

October 23, 2019 Associated Press

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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — After struggling in rainy, muddy and windy conditions during a loss to San Francisco, Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum has something else on his mind more than the emotions of going back to Minnesota this week. “Only thing I’m thinking about right now is that I know it’s going be about […]

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Balance leads to breakout for Vikings offense, Kirk Cousins

October 22, 2019 Associated Press

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — With a chance to drain the clock and preserve Sunday’s win at Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings lined up on second down with three tight ends next to the offensive line; eight players with their hand in the turf to block for running back Dalvin Cook. The Lions reacted to stop the […]

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Unheralded Vikings LB Kendricks on verge of breakout season

October 17, 2019 Rick Solem

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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — For an accomplished, experienced group like the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, maintaining that edge is more of the goal than plowing new ground. If there’s unheralded one player still primed for a breakout, though, middle linebacker Eric Kendricks would be the guy. He’s the most prominent member of the defense yet to […]

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Cousins, Diggs fly past Eagles in Vikings’ 38-20 win

October 13, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two weeks ago, Stefon Diggs was a dissatisfied star with a decreasing role for a Minnesota team in a mini-crisis on the passing attack. Patience was all Diggs needed, as it turned out, to re-establish himself as a prominent receiver for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings. Cousins threw to Diggs for three […]

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As Eagles return to Super Bowl site, Vikes await in key game

October 11, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When the Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Minnesota, their first visit since winning Super Bowl 52, there might be some subtle reminders at U.S. Bank Stadium of the scene that night when the franchise’s first Lombardi Trophy was secured. They’ll have to look and think hard, though. The interior decoration will be different, […]

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Cousins, Vikings bounce back with revived passing attack

October 7, 2019 Associated Press

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Everson Griffen was asked what felt the best about the stress-reducing victory by the Minnesota Vikings over the New York Giants, and the 10th-year defensive end was as quick with an answer as he often is into the backfield on a pass rush. “I’m proud of Kirk Cousins,” Griffen said. “That’s our […]

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